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EPISODE · Jan 12, 2026 · 18 MIN

Let’s Talk Caregiving: The Questions Everyone Has

from Parenting UP! Caregiving adventures with comedian J Smiles · host J Smiles

Caregiving comes with a stack of questions that rarely fit into neat answers—and that’s exactly where we go in this episode. We open up about the moments no one posts: the dark days, the quick resets that actually help, and the honest boundary decisions when history with a parent or partner is painful. If you’ve ever wondered how to stay steady, how to stop resenting the wrong things, or how anyone “does it all,” you’re in the right place.I share the mindset tools that keep me functional—gratitude micro-resets, contrast memories that remind me we’ve made progress, and the simple practice of wearing one hat at a time. We talk about caring for someone you don’t love and how shifting roles, sharing duties, or bringing in professional help can be an act of integrity, not abandonment. We also tackle the hot-button topic of resentment: why it belongs with broken systems and scarce resources, not with a person living with dementia who didn’t choose this path.If you’re a family caregiver, a professional, or a friend trying to show up better, this conversation blends real talk with usable strategies. Subscribe, share with someone who needs it, and send us your caregiving questions. Your question may shape our next deep dive.Support the show"Alzheimer's is heavy but we ain't gotta be!"IG: https://www.instagram.com/parentingupFB: https://www.facebook.com/parentingupYT: https://www.youtube.com/@parentingupTEXT  'PODCAST"  to  +1 404 737 1449  - to give J topic ideas, feedback, say hi!Be sure to leave us a review! 

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Caregiving comes with a stack of questions that rarely fit into neat answers—and that’s exactly where we go in this episode. We open up about the moments no one posts: the dark days, the quick resets that actually help, and the honest boundary decisions when history with a parent or partner is painful. If you’ve ever wondered how to stay steady, how to stop resenting the wrong things, or how anyone “does it all,” you’re in the right place. I share the mindset tools that keep me functio...

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